TRANSFORMATION

1. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets: [All Board: JSC -2013]

(a) Cox's Bazar is the longest sea-beach in the world. (Positive) 

Answer: No other sea-beach in the world is as long as Cox's Bazar. 

(b) Thousands of people visit Cox's Bazar every year. (Passive) 

Answer: Cox's Bazar is visited every year by thousands of people. 

(c) Winter is the best season to visit Cox’s Bazar. (Comparative) 

Answer: Winter is better than any other season to visit Cox's Bazar. 

(d) The scenery of Cox's Bazar is very charming. (Interrogative) 

Answer: Isn't the scenery of Cox's Bazar very charming? 

(e) The people of Cox's' Bazar are friendly. (Negative)

Answer: The people of Cox's Bazar is not unfriendly. 

2. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets: [Barishal Board: JSC -2014] 

(a) Mr. Rahman is the oldest man in our village. (Positive) 

Answer: No other man in our village is as old as Mr. Rahman.

(b) But he is not inactive at all. (Affirmative) 

Answer: But he is very inactive.

(c) He always gets up early. (Interrogative) 

Answer: Does he ever get up late?

(d) He is wiser than any other man in our area. (Superlative) 

Answer: He is the wisest man in our area.

(e) He is always respected by all. (Active)

Answer: All always respect him.

3. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets: [Chittagong Board: JSC -2014] 

(a) Akash is one of the most brilliant students in his class. (Comparative) 

Answer: Akash is more  brilliant than most other students in his class.

(b) It is very attentive to his studies. (Negative) 

Answer: It is not at all inattentive to his studies.

(c) He is never late to go to school. (Affirmative) 

Answer: He is always early to go to school.

(d) He goes to school regularly. (Interrogative) 

Answer: Doesn't he go to school regularly?

(e) Who does not love him? (Assertive)

Answer: Everybody loves him.

4. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets: [Comilla Board: JSC -2014]

(a) Mr. Jamal is the wisest man in the village. (Comparative)

Answer: Mr. Jamal is wiser than any other man in the village.

(b) He is sincere. (Negative)

Answer: He is not insincere.

(c) He leads a simple life. (Interrogative)

Answer: Doesn't he lead a simple life?

(d) Nobody dislikes him. (Affirmative)

Answer: Everybody likes him.

(e) We should follow him. (Passive)

Answer: He should be followed by us. 

5. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets: [Dhaka Board: JSC -2014] 

Bangladesh is a land of rivers. 

(a) The Padma is one of the biggest rivers in Bangladesh. (Comparative)

Answer: The Padma is bigger than most other rivers in Bangladesh.

(b) It is called the river of destruction. (Active) 

Answer: People call it the river of destruction.

(c) The river is very turbulent. (Negative) 

Answer: The river is not calm at all.

(d) Everybody knows this. (Interrogative) 

Answer: Who does not know him?

(e) Tourists from home and abroad visit its shore.  (Passive)

Answer: Its shore is visited by tourists from home and abroad.

6. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets: [Dinajpur Board: JSC -201 4] 

(a) Everybody works hard to gain his object. (Negative) 

Answer: Nobody sits idly to gain his object.

(b) Life is nothing but a struggle. (Interrogative) 

Answer: 

(c) Who does not want to succeed in life? (Assertive) 

Answer: 

(d) Industry brings success. (Passive) 

Answer: 

(e) Industry is the most important secret for shining in life. (Positive)

Answer: 

7. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets: [Jessore Board: JSC -2014] 

(a) The bee is a very industrious insect (Negative).

(b) Very few insects are as industrious as the bee. (Comparative)

(c) It flies from flower to flower to collect honey (Interrogative)

(d) In winter, it does not remain active (Affirmative).

(e) We should follow the life of a bee (passive).

8. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets: [Rajshahi Board: JSC -2014]

(a) No other thing is as useful as computer. (Superlative)

(b) Every student needs computer. (Negative)

(c) A poor student cannot buy it. (Interrogative) 

(d) It is one of the greatest inventions of science. (Positive)

(e) It was not invented overnight. (Active)

9. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets: [Sylhet Board: JSC -2014] 

(a) Very few metals are as useful as iron. (Superlative) 

(b) It is used for construction purpose. (Active) 

(c) Bangladesh imports iron from other countries. (Interrogative) 

(d) It is a heavy metal. (Negative) 

(e) There is no building without iron. (Affirmative)

10. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets: [Chittagong Board: JSC -2015] 

(a) By reading books, we can enrich our minds. (Negative) 

(b) Books contain noble thoughts of great men. (Interrogative) 

(c) Some books give us immense pleasure. (Passive) 

(d) Books are greater than any other thing in the world. (Positive) 

(e) Don't you know about e-books? (Assertive)

11. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets: [Comilla Board: JSC -2015]

(a) My friend invited me to pay a visit to Cox's Bazar. (Interrogative) 

(b) I gladly accepted the invitation. (Passive) 

(c) My friend received me cordially. (Interrogative) 

(d) I was very glad to see the sea beach. (Exclamatory) 

(e) It was one of the most memorable journeys in my life. (Positive)

12. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets: [Dhaka Board: JSC -2015]

(a) Cricket is a very exciting game. (Exclamatory) 

(b) People of all ages enjoy this game. (Passive) 

(c) At present it is one of the most popular games in our country. (Comparative) 

(d) Everybody likes a cricketer. (Negative) 

(e) Would that I could be a great cricketer! (Assertive)

13. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets: [Dinajpur Board: JSC -2015]

(a) Today corruption is a very familiar term in Bangladesh (negative). 

(b) Corruption is the most dreadful weapon to destroy a society (Positive) 

(c) It lies in every phase of our society (interrogative). 

(d) Some drastic steps have been taken against corruption (Active). 

(e) Social awareness is the most essential thing to resist corruption (positive).

14. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets: [Jessore Board: JSC -2015] 

(a) The idle only curse their fate. (Passive) 

(b) They can improve their condition by working hard (Interrogative) 

(c) Everybody dislikes an idle man. (Negative) 

(d) An idle student is never punctual to attend his classes. (Affirmative) 

(e) An industrious student is better than an idle student. (Positive)

15. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets: [Rajshahi Board: JSC -2015]

Usain Bolt, the world sprint champion, has become a legend in the history of race competition. 

(a) He ran the fastest of all in the last Olympic Games. (Positive) 

(b) Only he could break his own record. (Negative) 

(c) He had to practise a lot for this. (Negative) 

He believes that practice makes a man perfect. 

He has become successful for his own effort and perseverance. 

(d) Now everybody knows him. (Interrogative) 

(e) He is called a hero for his achievement. (Active)

16. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets: [Sylhet Board: JSC -2015]

A flower is a glowing gift of nature. 

(a) Everybody likes flowers. (Interrogative) 

(b) They are the symbol of love and beauty. 

(c) (b) Flowers are used on different occasions. (Active) 

(d) (c) The rose is the best of all flowers. (Positive) 

(e) (d) It is a very beautiful flower. (Exclamatory) 

(f) (e) It has both charm and commercial value. (Negative)

17. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets: [Barishal Board: JSC -2016]

(a) Ruplal lived in a small village. (Negative)

(b) He lived with his family. (Interrogative)

(c) Ruplal wanted a peaceful life. (Passive)

(d) The village people were more quarrelsome than the town people. (Positive)

(e) Ruplal thought that life in the jungle is the most peaceful of all places. (Comparative)

18. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets: [Chittagong Board: JSC -2016]

(a) Walking is better than any other exercise. (Superlative)

(b) Everyone prefers walking as an exercise usually in the morning. (Interrogative)

(c) It keeps our body fit for working. (Negative)

(d) So, we should never forget this thing. (Passive)

(e) Good health is very valuable. (Exclamatory)

19. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets: [Comilla Board: JSC -2016]

(a) We must read books to gain knowledge. (Negative) 

(b) Books introduce us to the realm of knowledge. (Passive) 

(c) The books of great writers contain noble thoughts and great ideas. (Interrogative) 

(d) Without reading books, we cannot enrich our mind. (Affirmative)  

(e) Books are the greatest friends. (Positive)

20. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets: [Dinajpur Board: JSC -2016]

(a) Trees are our best friends. (Negative) 

(b) Very few things are as useful as trees. (Superlative) 

(c) They are a great source of food and vitamins. (Make it interrogative) 

(d) Various kinds of fruits are given by them. (Make it active) 

(e) We use them for various purposes. (Make it passive)

21. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets: [Jessore Board: JSC -2016]

(a) Book is the best of all friends. (Comparative) 

(b) It delights us. (Interrogative) 

(c) A book is cheaper than most other things. (Positive) 

(d) Who does not like a book? (Affirmative) 

(e) Every student should go through many good books. (Passive)

22. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets: [Rajshahi Board: JSC -2016] 

(a) Book is the best of all friends. (Comparative) 

(b) We all should read books. (Passive) 

(c) A book delights us. (Interrogative) 

(d) Who does not like a book? (Assertive) 

(e) It is a very valuable thing. (Exclamatory)

23.  Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets: [Sylhet Board: JSC -2016]

(a) The Padma is one of the biggest rivers in Bangladesh. (Make it Comparative)

(b) It is called the river of destruction. (Active)

(c) The river is very turbulent. (Make it Negative)

(d) It assumes a very terrible shape in the rainy season. (Make it Exclamatory)

(e) Everybody knows this. (Make it Interrogative)

24. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets: [Barishal Board: JSC —2018]

(a) We are proud of our freedom fighters. (Make it an interrogative sentence) 

(b) Their contribution will never be forgotten. (Make it an affirmative sentence) 

(c) Today many freedom fighters lead a very miserable life. (Make it an exclamatory sentence)

(d) Their allowance should be increased. (Make it an active sentence) 

(e) We should regard their sacrifice. (Make it a negative sentence) 

25. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets: [Chattogram Board: JSC —2018]

(a) Cricket is a very exciting game. (Make it interrogative) 

(b) People enjoy this game. (Make it Passive) 

(c) It is a very costly game. (Make it Negative) 

(d) Nobody dislikes a cricketer. (Make it affirmative) 

(e) Would that I could be a great cricketer (Make it assertive)

26. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets: [Comilla Board: JSC —2018]

Ruplal lived in a small village. 

(a) He lived with his family. (Make it an interrogative sentence)

(b) He wanted a peaceful life. (Make it a passive sentence) 

(c) The village people were very quarrelsome. (Make is exclamatory sentence)

(d) Rupaul's life was not peaceful in the jungle. (Make it an interrogative 1716203 

(e) Ruplal took only a bag with him. (Make it a negative sentence)

27. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets: [JSC: Dhaka Board: JSC —2018]

(a) Acid throwing is a very heinous act. (Exclamatory) 

(b) Everyone hates it (Interrogative) 

(c) It is not a human act. (Affirmative) 

(d) The acid throwers should be punished. (Active) 

(e) We must become aware of it. (Negative) 

28. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets: [Dinajpur Board: JSC —2018]

(a) Frugality is a good habit. (Make it a negative sentence without changing meaning) 

(b) A frugal man does not like to spend money without reasons. (Make it an affirmative sentence) 

(c) We should practise it. (Make it passive) 

(d) He can save money. (Make it an interrogative sentence without changing the meaning)

(e) He leads a happy life. (Make it an exclamatory sentence) (a) 

29. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets: [Jashore Board: JSC —2018]

(a) Riad is a very industrious boy. (Make is exclamatory sentence)

(b) He is sincere to his duties. (Make it negative sentence) 

(c) He does not put off any work for tomorrow. (Make it interrogative sentence) 

(d) He finishes his duties in time. (Make it passive sentence) 

(e) Nobody hates him. (Make it affirmative sentence) 

30. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets: [Rajshahi Board: JSC —2018] 

(a) None can prosper in life without industry. (Make it an interrogative sentence) 

(b) The idle always lag behind. (Make it a negative sentence) 

(c) Hard work is very essential to succeed in life. (Make it an exclamatory sentence) 

(d) A hard working person can see the light of prosperity. (Make it a passive sentence) 

(e) We cannot but work hard to be established in life. (Make it an affirmative sentence) 

31. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets: [Sylhet Board: JSC —2018]

(a) Jubair and Saad are two brothers. (Make it negative-interrogative sentence) 

(b) They never miss their classes. (Make it an affirmative sentence) 

(c) The weak students are always helped by them. (Make it an active voice) 

(d) They are always obedient to their teachers and parents. (Make it negative sentence) 

(e) They want to become famous personalities in the world. (Make it an interrogative sentence)

32. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets: [Comilla Board: JSC —2019]

Bangladesh is a land of rivers. 

(a) The Padma is a big river in Bangladesh. (Make it an exclamatory sentence) 

(b) It is called the river of destruction (Make it active) 

(c) The river is very turbulent. (Make it a negative sentence) 

(d) Everybody knows this. (Make it an interrogative sentence) 

(e) Tourists from home and abroad visit its shore. (Make it passive)

33. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets: [JSC: Dhaka Board: JSC —2019]

(a) Don't look down upon the poor. (Passive) 

(b) Suddenly I noticed a very nice deer. (Interrogative) 

(c) It only remained sleeping. (Negative) 

(d) What a sound sleep it slept (Assertive) 

(e) A deer is found nowhere but in the zoo now. (Affirmative) 

34. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets: [Dinajpur Board: JSC —2019]

(a) Rana is a regular student. (Make a negative sentence) 

(b) He is a very hard-working boy (Make it an interrogative sentence) 

(c) He never comes to the class late. (Make it an affirmative sentence) 

(d) He makes good results in all exams. (Make it an interrogative sentence) 

(e) For this, teachers love him very much. (Make it a passive sentence) 

35. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets: [Jashore Board: JSC —2019]

(a) Who does not know the name of Hazi Mohammad Mohsin? (Make it passive) 

(b) He was unmarried. (Make it negative) 

(c) He was born in Hooghly. (Make it negative interrogative) 

(d) He is respected everywhere. (Make it active) 

(e) I wish I were Hazi Mohammad Mohsin. (Make it exclamatory)

36. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets: [Rajshahi Board: JSC —2019]

(a) Bangladeshi cuisine is full of vanity. (Make it an interrogative sentence) 

(b) We use different spices to make our food tasty. (Make it a passive sentence) 

(c) We like Bangladeshi food very much. (Make it a negative sentence) 

(d) Let us take Bangladeshi food. (Make it an assertive sentence) 

(e) Bangladeshi food is very appetizing. (Make it an exclamatory sentence) 

37. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets: [Moymonsing Board: JSC —2019]

(a) Hazi Mohammad Mohsin was a very kind man. (Make it a negative sentence) 

(b) He inherited vast property from his father and sister (Make it an interrogative sentence) 

(c) He was not married. (Make it an affirmative sentence) 

(d) During his life time, he spent money lavishly to help the poor. (Make it a passive sentence)

(e) He was very generous. (Make it an exclamatory sentence) 

38. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets: [Sylhet Board: JSC—2019]

(a) Tree plantation is an important task (Negative) 

(b) It is not a difficult task. (Interrogative) 

(c) People cannot but plant trees for their existence. (Affirmative)

(d) An important role is played by trees. (Active) 

(e) Trees are very important in our life. (Exclamatory) 

39. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets. 1x5=5

(a) No other country in the world is as populous as Bangladesh. (Comparative). 

(b) Farmers are living in the villages. (Negative). 

(c)The farmers are not rich. (Affirmative). 

(d)The farmers work hard to support themselves. (Interrogative). 

(e)We should take care of them. (Passive).

40. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets:

(a) No other problem in Bangladesh is as great as illiteracy. (Comparative) 

(b) So, the literacy rate in Bangladesh is very not high. (Affirmative). 

(c)It is too poor to imagine. (Negative). 

(d) It is the duty of the educated people to educate the illiterate. (Interrogative). 

(e) We should take necessary steps to eradicate illiteracy. (Passive)

41. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets:

(a) The bee is a very industrious insect. (Negative) 

(b) Very few insects are as industrious as the bee. (Comparative) 

(c) It flies from flower to flower to collect honey. (Interrogative) 

(d) In winter, it does not remain active. (Affirmative) 

(e) We should follow the life of a bee. (Passive)

42. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets:

(a)  Gold is the most precious metal. (Positive) 

(b) It is bought by the wealthy persons. (Active)  

(c) Every woman likes it. (Negative)  

(d) The price of gold is increasing day by day. (Interrogative)  

(e) Who doesn't like it? (Affirmative) 

43. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets:

(a) Have you ever heard the name of the poet Kazi Nazrul Islam? (Assertive). 

(b)Very few poets are as famous as Nazrul Islam in Bangla literature. (Comparative). 

(c) His poetic works were full of patriotism and optimism. (Negative). 

(d) He inspired the people to fight for independence. (Passive).  

(e) Nazrul was our national poet. (Interrogative).

44. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets:

(a) Football is a popular game. (Interrogative) 

(b) You must meet me without delay. (Imperative) 

(c) His handwriting is very clear. (Exclamatory) 

(d) He comes of a rich family. (Negative) 

(e) This is one of the widest roads in the city. (Comparative)

45. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets:

(a)  Poverty is the greatest problem in our country. (Positive) 

But we hardly realize that this miserable condition is our own creation.

(b)  Many do not try to better their condition by hard labour. (Affirmative) 

(c)  They only curse their fate (Passive) but this is not reality. 

It is man who is the maker of his own fortune. 

(d) So, they should work hard to improve their lot. (Imperative) 

(e)  By working hard, they can remove their condition. (Negative)

46. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets:

(a) Our school is more famous than most other schools in the country. (Positive) 

(b)  It was established in 1873. (Interrogative) 

(c) The scenery of the school is very charming. (Exclamatory) 

(d) All of the teachers of our school are qualified. (Negative) 

(e) They are never insincere to their duties. (Affirmative)

47. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets:

(a) Mrs Tahmina is a famous university teacher. (Interrogative) 

(b) Her style of teaching is different. (Negative) 

(c) No other teacher in the university is so efficient as she. (Superlative) 

(d) Everybody of the department honours her. (Negative) 

(e) We should follow her ideas. (Imperative)

48. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets:

(a) Very few discoverers are as famous as Columbus. (Superlative) 

(b) He passed his early life in sorrow. (Negative) 

(c) They come here to enjoy themselves. (Interrogative)  

(d) Cox's Bazar is the longest sea beach in the world. (Positive)  

(e) You should beware of pickpockets. (Imperative)

49. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets:

(a) Dhaka is more densely populated than most other cities in the world. (Positive) 

(b) It is the most peaceful city in the world. (Comparative) 

(c) Its streets are very crowded. (Exclamatory) 

(d) But its residents are diligent. (Negative) 

(e) We are proud of this city. (Interrogative)

50. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets:

(a) Health is wealth. (Interrogative) 

(b) A healthy poor man is happier than a sick moneyed man. (Positive) 

(c) A healthy poor man is not a liability to his family. (Affirmative)

(d) Everybody must be conscious of health. (Negative) 

(e) No other thing in the world is as valuable as health. (Comparative)  

51. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets:

(a)  My first day at school is the most memorable day in my life. (Positive degree) 

(b)  I will never forget this day. (Affirmative) 

(c) I passed the day amidst joy. (Interrogative) 

(d) What a thrilling experience it was! (Assertive) 

(e) Life was enjoyed with a new zeal. (Negative)

52. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets:

(a) Anger is a vice. (Negative) 

(b) It begets nothing but the worst. (Affirmative) 

(c) Anger is one of the most inhuman vices. (Positive) 

(d) So, we should control it for our own sake. (Passive) 

(e) Everybody dislikes an angry man. (Interrogative)

53. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets:

(a)  Acid throwing is one of the most heinous crimes. (Positive) 

(b)  The acid throwers are worse than most other criminals. (Superlative) 

(c) It is an inhuman act. (Negative without changing the meaning) 

(d) The problem cannot be solved overnight. (Passive) 

(e) Government has made the law for punishing the acid throwers. (Interrogative)

54. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets:

(a) A mobile set is light to carry. (Interrogative) 

(b) It is not expensive. (Affirmative) 

(c) Only a wicked person uses it for evil purpose. (Passive) 

(d) Everybody needs a mobile set. (Interrogative) 

(e) No other thing is as useful as a mobile set. (Superlative) 

55. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets:

(a) My friend invited me to visit Cox's Bazar. (Passive) 

(b) The invitation was gladly accepted by me. (Active) 

When I reached there, my friend received me cordially. 

(c)  I was very glad to see the sea beach. (Negative) 

(d) It is longer than any other sea beach in the world. (Positive) 

(e) Very few journeys in my life were as memorable as it. (Superlative)

56. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets:

(a) Walking is the best of all exercises. (Comparative) 

(b)Walking as an exercise is usually taken in the morning or evening. (Active) 

(c)An early morning walk gives us fresh vigour and strength. (Negative) 

(d)This morning air refreshes the body and mind. (Interrogative) 

(e)It is never harmful to our health. (Affirmative)  

57. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets:

We are human beings. (a) All men must die. (Negative) 

(b) It matters a little if a man lives many years or not. (Interrogative) 

(c) Our life is not measured by months or years. (Active) 

(d) The people living only for their own interest are not real human beings. (Affirmative) 

(e) Their life is not better than that of a beast. (Positive)

58. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets:

Bangladesh is a small country. 

(a) We are proud of our freedom fighters. (Interrogative) 

(b)  Their contribution will never be forgotten. (Affirmative) 

(c) They were inspired by the common people. (Active) 

(d) Their sacrifice is greater than any other thing. (Positive) 

(e) We must show respect to them. (Negative)

59. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets:

(a) Cox's Bazar Sea beach is a beautiful place. (Negative) 

(b) It attracts many tourists every year. (Passive) 

(c) St. Martin is not far from Cox's Bazar. (Affirmative) 

(d) Cox's Bazar is the longest sea beach in the world. (Positive) 

(e)  I have never been there alone. (Interrogative) 

60. Change the following sentences as directed in the brackets:

(a) Today nothing is as serious as pollution. (Comparative) 

(b) But nobody is aware of it. (Interrogative)